Chapter 11: Nutrition Counseling for Health Promotion

Chapter 11: Nutrition Counseling for Health Promotion

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which of the following statements about the current prevalence of obesity is accurate?

ANS:  A

Because of the increasing rates of obesity, unhealthy eating habits, and physical inactivity, we may see the first generation that will be less healthy and have a shorter life expectancy than their parents. The current statistics show that two in three American adults and one in three children are either overweight or obese.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension)                  REF:   p. 231

2. A nurse is working with a family that is experiencing food insecurity. Which of the following statements best describes this family?

ANS:  B

When a family experiences food insecurity it means that their access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources. Individuals and families may be more likely to be overweight or obese, potentially because the relatively lower cost of junk foods can promote overconsumption of calories.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply (Application)                               REF:   p. 234

3. Which of the following statements about the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) is correct?

ANS:  C

The DRI are a set of values for the dietary nutrient intakes of healthy people in the United States and Canada. They are used for planning and assessing diets. The four sets of values included in the DRI are Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA), Adequate Intake, Estimated Average Requirement, and Tolerable Upper Intake Levels. The previous RDA, which existed before 1997, established minimal amounts of nutrients needed to protect against nutrient deficiency.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension)                  REF:   p. 235

4. A community health nurse is using the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) as a guide while developing an education presentation about nutrition for a community group. How will the use of the DRIs be helpful in developing this presentation?

ANS:  D

Dietary Reference Intakes may be used for individuals; however, ideally they are guidelines for population groups and apply over time. It is the trend that matters not the amount on a certain day. The DRIs are created even when limited data are available as this is deemed better than no guidance at all. The DRIs are only updated when deemed necessary. There are limited data relating to genetic diversity in the population or specific groups such as children, pregnant women, and elderly people.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply (Application)                               REF:   p. 235